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    Accelerated digital transformation Through the lens of sensemaking : A case study of a pharmaceutical company
    (2021-12-08) Caira, Emanuela; Reuter, Liza; Institutionen för tillämpad informationsteknologi; Department of Applied Information Technology
    Digitalisation is a pervasive phenomenon that is challenging firms to radically transform themselves to stay ahead of competition. This study aims to fill the research gap that exists within the field of organisational change and more specifically on accelerated digital transformation. The eight sensemaking mechanisms by Iveroth and Hallencreutz (2016) are used as an analytical lens during the collection and analysis of the data. A qualitative approach in the form of a case study was conducted within the Recruitment department of a global pharmaceutical firm. Data was gathered mainly through semi-structured interviews covering several hierarchical levels of the department. The results of the study show that accelerated digital transformation is an emergent process that requires focus and efforts from several levels of a firm and that time and resources should be allocated on it to succeed. Furthermore, the sensemaking mechanisms of Translation, Stay in motion, Encourage updating and Learning were observed to have a stronger effect on accelerated digital transformation than the others. Middle management is crucial in enabling sensemaking processes and fostering fast change thanks to their situational awareness and knowledge of the teams. Finally, the individual capabilities of learning agility, tech-savvy and change mindset were observed to have a positive effect on accelerated digital transformation.
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    Cross-brand standardisation - A case study of Volvo 3P
    (2006) Liuha, Maarit; Caira, Emanuela; Göteborgs universitet/Graduate Business School
    Volvo 3P’s aim is to create one single truck platform which shall be used for all brands (Volvo, Renault and Mack). Having a common platform requires the support of common standards, and these are produced by the Corporate Standards department in cooperation with all three truck organisations. However, the end users at Volvo 3P are not making full use of these standards, and therefore we were asked to investigate the reasons for this. The research problem is: how can the process of standardisation be improved in order to increase the usage of common standards within Volvo 3P Lyon? The research, which consists of a pre-study and a case study, was carried out by interviewing 33 employees representing different organisational levels of Volvo 3P both in Lyon and Gothenburg. The results show that the main obstacle for using standards occurs in the implementation, but at the same time barriers can be found in the process of development. Furthermore, communication, management support and resources were other significant obstacles to standardisation. In order to improve standardisation, implementation should be initiated already during the development process and performed through a formalised process. Moreover, standardisation must become a strategic goal.